Migrant domestic workers in Singapore seek more qualifications for higher pay
It's not just Singaporeans hoping to upskill these days - migrant domestic workers are also taking up courses to get better pay and job prospects. Employment firms say a third more employers want hires with paper qualifications or certified skills over the last few years. Rebecca Metteo finds out why lifelong learning for these so-called premium helpers is becoming critical in the super-ageing society.
It's not just Singaporeans hoping to upskill these days - migrant domestic workers are also taking up courses to get better pay and job prospects. Employment firms say a third more employers want hires with paper qualifications or certified skills over the last few years. Rebecca Metteo finds out why lifelong learning for these so-called premium helpers is becoming critical in the super-ageing society.